1978 Nissan Cedric vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 55 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Cedric | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Cedric | 505 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |